Students

Our goal is to engage students in all that health care has to offer and to help them to prepare and succeed. We offer a number of different programming and events for students of all ages to learn more about the variety of careers offered at MaineHealth and provide exposure to these areas as they develop their career goals and aspirations.

High School Students

Inside Medicine Program

The Inside Medicine Program is a virtual, statewide program hosted by the MaineHealth Workforce Development Department, Maine Medical Center Department of Medical Education, and Tufts University Medical Students. Current high school students are invited to explore the fascinating world of medicine, hear from MaineHealth clinical professionals, connect with other like-minded students in the state of Maine, and solve medical mystery cases with the guidance of Tufts University Medical Students. More information is outlined below:

• Virtual sessions take place during the school year and summer each year
• The program is free to participate for all high school students (Class of 2025-2029 welcome!)
• Dates for the 2025 summer sessions are on Wednesdays:
  • June 25
  • July 2
  • July 9
  • July 16
• Sessions occur from 7-8pm EDT

Registration is now open for our 2025 Inside Medicine Summer Sessions! We encourage interested students to register as soon as possible as our program tends to fill up quickly. Dates and registration for the school year sessions will be announced in late summer/early fall. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Maine Medical Center Junior Volunteers Program

The Maine Medical Center Junior Volunteers program is a year-round program that offers the opportunity for students ages 14-17 to volunteer in a variety of capacities within the hospital setting. Students aged 18+ are accepted into the Maine Medical Center volunteer program as adults. Learn more and apply here!

College & Post-Secondary Students

MaineHealth Summer Internship Program

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a terrific opportunity for post-secondary students to gain valuable insight and hands-on experience within a health care system. This program is geared towards non-clinical departments such as Administration, Operations, Information Services/Technology, Human Resources, Public Health, Communications, Development, Legal, and more. We provide:

• Paid internship positions with invaluable experience
• 10-week session, from June to early August
• Housing stipend for eligible interns
• Professional development, educational sessions and networking events in partnership with Maine Career Catalyst
• Connections to mentors and MaineHealth Care Team Members

MaineHealth Institute for Research Summer Undergraduate Research Program

During the summer months MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) provides undergraduates with an opportunity to engage in biomedical research projects through the MHIR Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Research at MHIR covers the spectrum of biomedical science in our various Research Centers: Center for Molecular Medicine, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Center for Interdisciplinary Population & Health Research, and the Center for Applied Science and Technology.

If you are interested in exploring research internship opportunities, please visit the MHIR Summer Undergraduate Research Program's website to learn more about the application process, program details and eligibility, and more!

Student Nurse Employment Program (SNEP)

Our annual summer student nurse employment program is a highly competitive and successful program. SNEP is designed for nursing students entering their final year of nursing school. The program offers 30-35 students the opportunity to experience, first-hand, the role of the professional nurse and to augment their clinical experiences during a paid work program under the guidance of RN clinical preceptors. Learn more about this program and other nursing clinical placement opportunities here.

The Maine Track Program

In partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, the Maine Track Program offers a unique opportunity for medical students to study directly in the communities they serve. Students benefit from a mixture of training sites across Maine – urban, rural, community-based – so students gain hands-on experience with diverse patient populations. As the only tertiary training center in Maine, and the primary training site for the Maine Track program, MH Maine Medical Center provides students with a blend of training experiences that prepare students for their career of choice.

Visit their website to learn more about the Maine Track.

Advanced Practice Provider Students

MaineHealth supports students enrolled in advanced practice provider (APP) degree programs by providing clinical mentorship and educational pathways that lead to experiences, well-rounded graduates who have the experience and skills needed to enter Maine's APP workforce.

The Advanced Practice Provider Education Office serves as the centralized liaison for all APP student clinical placements across over 7-- MaineHealth care locations. We work with the school the student and the preceptor to secure a placement and handle the administrative paperwork associated with clinical clearance and access to ensure the student has everything they need to start their rotation. Visit their website to learn more.

Residencies and Fellowships- MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) is an independent academic medical center serving our local diverse communities, as well as serving as a tertiary referral center for the entire state of Maine. MHMMC currently trains over 310 residents and fellows in our 15 ACGME-accredited residency programs, 15 ACGME-accredited fellowship programs and 3 rural tracks. Visit their website to learn more.

MERGE Collaborative

For current medical residents and fellows wishing to participate in clinical rotations in rural settings. This program is a collaboration between MaineHealth, Northern Light, Central Maine Health Care, and Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine that hosts internships, has a Rural Health Grand Rounds schedule, rural education and leadership development, and GME elective opportunities. Visit their website to learn more.

Student Partnerships

Local partnerships with businesses, universities, agencies, internal and external community members, and schools are critical to developing and building future pipelines of talent. Some of these partnerships include:

• Partnership with two- and four-year programs in higher education institutions and local school districts through public, technical/vocational and adult education programs
• Partnership with Southern Maine Community College and the Maine Community College System with Surgical Technology and Medical Assistant programs

MaineHealth and JMG

MaineHealth has partnered with the non-profit organization, JMG-Jobs for Maine Graduates to build awareness among middle and high school students across the state about the many unique career opportunities in the health care industry. Explore more information about healthcare career paths.

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Explore Health Care Careers With MaineHealth

Are you interested in health care but not sure where to start? There are numerous opportunities and exciting possibilities within the health care industry! To help navigate the many possibilities, we’ve put together a series of guides to assist you and encourage you to explore and research some of the different areas featured as you continue your education. While not a complete list of every role within MaineHealth, we’ve featured the following areas to give you a place to start as you continue to conduct your research and make plans for your future: Behavioral Health, Diagnostic and Allied Health, Direct Patient Care, and Non-clinical.